THE Fermanagh drama community has been plunged into sadness following the death of award-winning actress Rachel O’Connor, who passed away after a battle with cancer. Originally from Brollagh Road in Belleek, Rachel, a mother-of-three aged 61-years-old, died on Sunday in the Palliative Care Unit in Omagh Hospital. She was widely regarded as one of the […]
‘Kneecap’ producer inspires next generation filmmakers
THE producer of the award-winning film ‘Kneecap’ took time out of his busy production schedule to speak with creative media students at South West College. This unique opportunity provided students with a firsthand glimpse into the world of film production and the experiences of a seasoned professional. Enniskillen journalist Trevor Birney, pictured below, shared his journey in […]
Neil Hannon part of new ‘Paddington in Peru’ movie
ENNISKILLEN star Neil Hannon was involved in the production of some of the music for hit new movie ‘Paddington in Peru’ as he continues to build on his career in writing tracks for films. The former frontman with ‘The Divine Comedy’ was confirmed to have had an active role with the music for the popular […]
Birthday card appeal launched for Fermanagh man Patrick
WHEN Patrick Haren was born his mum was told he wouldn’t live to see his first birthday. This year, the Fermanagh man will turn 22 and his mother Wendy is appealing for everyone to send him a birthday card to celebrate. “Because of his crippling scoliosis and underlying health problems he is a very small […]
Standing ovation for Fermanagh man’s film
‘The Unholylands’, which has a strong Fermanagh flavour, had its premier at the recent Belfast Film Festival.
Fermanagh man directs ‘The Unholylands’ film
By Annie Flynn THE Holylands, more notably known as the not so Holylands, is Belfast’s infamous student party central. It is also the location of the new film ‘The Unholylands’. The film was written produced and directed by 26-year-old Paddy Duffy from Enniskillen. He also plays a leading role in the film. The film is due […]
Fermanagh man stars in Hope Street season four
A talented Fermanagh man is following his dreams as he stars in the new season of Hope Street. Jonny Cameron (who’s artistic name is Jonny Grogan) landed a role in the popular crime serial drama during the summer and will appear in the final four episodes as ‘Ross Dunlop’ a troubled teenager and son of the […]
New film shows ‘Sites of Significance’ along the border
A NEWLY released local film and research project charts the experience of dance artists and facilitators in the border region. Focusing on the Cavan County Council and Fermanagh Omagh District Council local authority areas, the report and film, titled ‘Sites of Significance’, capture traces of the largely “unseen” dance activity that occurs in rural regions that […]
Chef Neven Maguire films locally in Enniskillen
THE talents of a Fermanagh chef are set to be on full display on our TV screens later this year after he teamed up for a special collaboration with his former mentor Neven Maguire. Glen Wheeler from Enniskillen restaurant ‘28 At The Hollow’ recently opened the doors of his establishment to Blacklion chef Neven Maguire and […]
Fermanagh actor Adrian Dunbar to feature in top movie
AFTER an “overwhelming response” to his major West End play, Adrian Dunbar’s set to appear on our TV screens later this year in form of a film, when ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ is turned into a movie. The Enniskillen man has been playing a leading role in ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ which has been running for a […]